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Department of Pathology

Pathologists' Assistant Training Program

The University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies offers training as a Pathologists'
Assistant through an M.S.B.S Assistant in Pathology Program.

The program combines robust didactic studies with practical hands on experience in
anatomic pathology, under the direct supervision of board certified pathologists and
licensed pathologist assistants. During the program the students receive didactic
instructions with physician assistants in anatomy, physiology and histology as well
in pathology/clinical sciences courses with the medical students.

Our program also offers practical training in forensics as well as hospital autopsies
in addition to surgical pathology. All our students work with their advisers on a
scholarly project that culminates in a presentation at our annual scientific day.
The program prepares the students for their licensing exam.

Pathologists' assistants provide anatomic pathology services under the direction and
supervision of a pathologist. They interact with pathologists in the same manner
that physician’s assistant carry out their duties under the direction of physicians
in surgical and medical practice.

Admission Requirements

1. 3.0 GPA (Exceptions can be made if the applicant has a terminal degree Ph.D.,
M.D., M.B.B.C.H.)2. No GRE requirement3. $45 application fee4. 3 letters of recommendation5. Passing TOEFL (only international students)